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M22 FTO

1998 Mitsubishi Fto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,651 mi
Last recorded85,651 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Fto116,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,651 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part at b/hose mount area (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part at b/hose mount area and starting to wear (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking N/S/R b/pipe and b/hose union area damp with fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part At b/hose mount (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor pan corner area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part At b/hose mount area (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Front subframe and susp/arms getting abit corroded

General underside getting abit of surface corrosion in places

Slight surface corrosion at front to rear b/pipes, in places (esp rear areas)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 133,400 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 133,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2009 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,141 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 96,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 81,730 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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M22 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 116,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M22 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M22 FTO registered?

M22 FTO is a 1998 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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